White Labs: WLP550 Belgian Ale

Saisons, Belgian Ales, Belgian Reds, Belgian Browns, and White beers are just a few of the classic Belgian beer styles that can be created with this yeast strain. Phenolic and spicy flavors dominate the profile, with less fruitiness than WLP500.

Specifications:

• Attenuation: 78 -85%
• Flocculation: Medium
• Temp. Range: 68 – 78 F
• Alcohol Tolerance: Med – High (8 – 12%)

Suggested Substitutions*:

• Imperial: B45 – Gnome
• Wyeast: 3522 – Belgian Ardennes

*Suggested yeast substitutions may not be an exact replacement, but they will be a very close approximation.